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Slow Cooker Chile Verde Soup
Chile Verde Soup you can make in the slow cooker or on the stove! Such an easy and delicious soup. My family rates it 10/10!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
2
hours
hrs
Total Time
2
hours
hrs
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Servings:
6
Calories:
351
kcal
Author:
Lauren Allen
Ingredients
1
pound
boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2
teaspoons
olive oil
1
small
onion
2
ribs
celery
, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1
clove
garlic
2
teaspoons
ground cumin
2
teaspoons
chili powder
1
cup
salsa verde
like the herdez brand
3 1/2
cups
low-sodium chicken broth
14.5
ounce can
northern white beans
, drained and rinsed
11
ounce can
corn
, drained
1/3
cup
fresh cilantro
, chopped
1
cup
shredded cheddar cheese
1
avocado
, peeled, seeded and chopped
Instructions
FOR THE SLOW COOKER:
Season chicken with salt and pepper and place it in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and celery and saute for 2 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add them to the slow cooker.
Add cumin, chili powder, salsa verde, chicken broth, beans, and corn.
Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours.
Shred chicken and return to the pot along with the cilantro. Serve with cheese and avocado on top.
FOR THE STOVE TOP:
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook chicken for several minutes on both sides, turning once, until cooked through.
Remove to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes before shredding it with a fork.
Add chopped onion and celery to the pan and saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Add chicken and veggies to a large pot.
Add cumin, chili powder, salsa verde, chicken broth, white beans, corn and cilantro.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes more. Serve with cheese and avocado on top.
Nutrition
Calories:
351
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
33
g
|
Protein:
21
g
|
Fat:
15
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
43
mg
|
Sodium:
967
mg
|
Potassium:
1011
mg
|
Fiber:
7
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
1015
IU
|
Vitamin C:
19.4
mg
|
Calcium:
217
mg
|
Iron:
3.6
mg
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